A former presidential candidate, Prof Pat Utomi, on Thursday said his decades-long political disagreements with veteran politician Buba Galadima had not prevented them from maintaining a cordial relationship, expressing confidence that the Nigeria Democratic Congress could reunite its aggrieved members ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Utomi spoke in Abuja shortly after the inauguration of the NDC National Reconciliation Committee, set up by the party to reconcile aggrieved aspirants and stakeholders following its nationwide congresses, convention and primaries.
The committee was inaugurated barely 48 hours after the party announced its constitution as part of efforts to address grievances and litigation arising from the recently concluded primaries ahead of the 2027 polls.
Speaking at the inauguration, Utomi, who also serves as the committee chairman, described the assignment as both a privilege and a major responsibility, saying the panel would work to restore unity within the party while keeping its focus on Nigeria’s future.
He said, “I feel humble and challenged by this assignment. I’m extremely privileged to be in the company I’m in. Buba Galadima and I have been fighting for 50 years, and we are still very good friends. So it means that we can equally make other people become friends.
